Human Development Institute

UK College & Career Studies Information Session

The College and Career Studies program at UK provides students a fully inclusive college experience. With chosen supports and person-centered planning, students will be part of all areas of campus life, from classes and clubs to social events and activities. Presenter: Erin Fitzgerald; College & Career Studies Coordinator. Learn more: https://hdi.uky.edu/event/uk-college-career-studies-info-session  

RETAIN Kentucky Employer Seminar Series: A Showcase of the Vocational REhabilitation Technical ASsistance Center for Quality Employment

Join HDI to be introduced to the National Technical Assistance Center on Quality Employment in Vocational Rehabilitation and review an employer self-evaluation to support individuals with disabilities.     The webinar will be led by Dr. Tim Tansey, University of Wisconsin and moderated by Kimberly Wickert, RETAIN Kentucky, HDI, University of Kentucky.

Health Literacy and Clear Communication: Fundamentals of Empowerment through Health Information

Health Literacy and Clear Communication: Fundamentals of Empowerment through Health Information Date: Wednesday, February 7, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Leadership in our Backyard: The History and Power of Advocacy in our State

Session description: This interactive webinar will cover many of the major advocacy contributions over the past 50 years in our state. We will address how advocacy contributed to key changes in education, employment, supported living, as well as a perspective for the future. The presentation and panel will be led by Dr. Harold Kleinert, UK Human Development Institute (HDI) Director Emeritus and Bev Harp, HDI Director of Innovative Supports for Autistic Workers; Bev and Harold are also KY Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities faculty.

How Educators Can Help Students with Intellectual Disability to Think College

Students with intellectual disability want to go to college – and they can! But they can’t get there alone. They need educators who understand what skills are necessary to make it happen and will support them to achieve their goals. Think College created the “Think Higher. Think College.” public awareness campaign to inform and educate teachers, school administrators, support professionals, college staff and faculty, families, and students themselves that college is an option for students with intellectual disability.

ADA in the Courtroom: Cases that are Defining the Law